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East Central Illinois Law Enforcement Training

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The Winning Mind with Dave and Betsy Smith

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Dave “J.D. Buck Savage” Smith first presented The Winning MindTM in 1987. Since then it has evolved into one of
the most remarkable training experiences that law enforcement personnel will ever attend. By looking at the key
components of peak performance, including who wins and why, the roles that optimism, risk and bureaucracy play
in our personal and professional lives, and how individuals and organizations can make themselves truly resilient,
Dave presents an entertaining & inspiring program designed to help everyone, regardless of their experience, optimize their odds of winning any confrontation.


The Winning Mind is updated continuously and always customized for the audience when it is presented.
In his unique, energetic style, Dave Smith and his wife Sgt. Betsy Smith will give men & women the mental edge
they need to not only face threats on the street but also manage the stresses they may confront in their daily lives,
both on and off duty. In this multi-media session, Dave and Betsy will discuss:


 What makes someone a “winner?”
 Why “survival” is minimalistic and we must train to WIN!
 The true role of “Warrior Ethos” in the police profession
 Understanding the role beliefs play in winning
 What is true “optimism?”
 The “Truth About Gender Differences” in all aspects of your life
 What training really works and why
 The science of Crisis Decision Making
 The “Not Today” mindset, every day, on every shift
 Law Enforcement’s Role in Preserving a Free Society
 Preventing panic, the “archenemy of survival

   Being truly resilient after a setback!


This course is perfect for everyone working in a public safety organization regardless of rank, experience or assignment. Dave Smith’s The
Winning Mind has something for everyone!